Adult mental health services

No two people take the same path to recovery and wellness. Hennepin County can help you find resources and support to live a full and meaningful life in your community.

We will talk with you about your life and the challenges you face every day. We can provide connections to services and resources, in the county and in the community, that will put you on a path to healing.

Hennepin County provides comprehensive behavioral health services, both directly and through contracts with private agencies.

Whether you need short-term assistance or ongoing support to help sustain your recovery, Hennepin County can work with your strength, resilience and desire to get better.

Contact

Mobile crisis teams will respond to crises in Hennepin County, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For information about creating a safer home for people who may pose a danger to themselves or others, visit the Mental health crisis page

Adult crisis

To reach our mobile team, call 612-596-1223.

Call Community Outreach for Psychiatric Emergencies (COPE) when a severe disturbance of mood or thinking threatens a person's safety or the safety of others. COPE professionals are available to manage the immediate crisis and provide a clinical assessment. Telephone consultations also are available. This service is available to all adults 18 and older, in Hennepin County.

Child crisis

To reach our mobile team, call 612-348-2233.

We provide support to children 17 and younger who are experiencing a crisis. We will help to de-escalate the crisis, provide a risk assessment, develop a plan to keep your child safe at home, and to offer resources and referrals. Telephone consultation also are available.

If someone is in immediate physical danger, call 911.

If you have health insurance, call your health plan's member services or your doctor. If you do not have health insurance call 612-596-1300 or toll free 844-803-8466, or visit our health care assistance page.

To be assessed for services, call Hennepin County at 612-348-4111, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You will speak with a social worker who will help you identify your needs.

Then, a social worker will meet with you in your home or community to discuss your options.

We will provide information and referrals for a variety of supports, which could include: